Love and Alienation: Kate Kirkpatrick on Simone de Beauvoir

Join philosopher Kate Kirkpatrick in London for an offline discussion of Simone de Beauvoir's insights on love and alienation. Hosted by Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam. In this SuperSalon discussion, we will delve into the moral vision that Beauvoir proposes for loving and being loved well, as well as how her groundbreaking work continues to resonate…

Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World

Online

Join philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about what…

Explaining the Sacred with Robin Hanson: What Is Valued From Near and Afar

Online

The first of a series of conversations with Robin Hanson, this salon will discuss what "the sacred" is and how best to identify and explain its roles in human life. Hosted by Thomas Arnold. This conversation with Robin Hanson will be "sacred talk," exploring what the sacred means and attempting to explain how it works…

$15.00

Egoism Without Permission: Exploring Ayn Rand’s Ethics with Dr. Tara Smith

Online

Dr. Tara Smith, philosophy professor specializing in Ayn Rand's ethical thought, joins philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore Rand's ethics, based on her latest book Egoism Without Permission. Come and join us! Rand's moral philosophy often elicits strong reactions, yet it offers a unique perspective that resists being forgotten. In this SuperSalon, we will join Tara…

$15.00